Mixed Media Art

This course has been developed for aspiring artists aged 10-12.

No. This is an introductory course, so your young artist doesn't need any previous experience, just buckets of enthusiasm!

Yes of course! If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for your young artist, get in touch with us: email saturdayartschool@aub.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 1202 363222.

2024: £219

2025: £239

• All course materials and resources
• Everything your young artist will need to take part in the course will be provided by us – no hidden costs!

• Classes are practical, so wear clothes that you don't mind your young artists getting messy
• Drinks and snacks for break time and duration of class; please ensure snacks do not contain nuts
• It's strongly advised phones, tablets and other valuables are not brought to class. Any personal possessions are the responsibility of your young artist and AUB will not be liable for any loss or damage

• Explore a range of materials and different processes
• Get to grips using a range of professional tools, equipment, and studio environments
• Contemporary design
• Experiment with different art disciplines, including painting, drawing, printmaking, and modelmaking
• Art theory
• Sustainability and environmental impact
• Develop their personal style

At the end of the course your young artist will:

• Possess improved artistic skills
• Understand how to use a range of professional tools safely and effectively
• Be able to use a range of different art materials and understand which materials best suit their intentions
• Have developed a variety of traditional and contemporary design techniques
• Understand issues surrounding sustainability and the environment
• Know which art discipline they wish to specialise in
• Have increased confidence in their own skills
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Feel inspired by the new skills they've learnt and from sharing ideas with new friends
• Have the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
• You can request a certificate to confirm your young artist's achievements, providing they have 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at shortcourses@aub.ac.uk and confirm name of your young artist and the title of course they've completed